Description: The proposed action is to conduct campsite management within western PWS. Management will consist of one or a combination of the following activities: (1) campsite hardening; (2) campsite improvement; and/or (3) campsite removal and restoration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38121

Location: UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Western Prince William Sound, Alaska.

Description: Control infestations of priority invasive plant occurrences on the Kenai Peninsula portion of the Chugach National Forest including use of herbicides on small scales on species and infestations where manual control has largely failed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36819

Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District, Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula. All of the Seward Ranger District and those portions of the Glacier Ranger District within the Kenai Peninsula Zone.

Description: The Cordova Ranger District is proposing an integrated approach to control Reed Canary Grass (RCG) at the 18.2 mile recreation site. An integrated approach includes mechanical and chemical methods to control RCG, a highly invasive plant.

Location: UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Cordova C-5 T15S R2W Section 31 NE 1/4, C.M. The site is located off the Copper River Highway at mile 6.2 on the Eyak river 200 yards south of Eyak lake.

Description: This project proposes to re-establish usable spawning gravels preferred by coho salmon in the man-made Mile 25 spawning channel on USDA Forest Service land. This will improve spawning habitat and egg survival, providing more fish for all user groups.

Description: ADFG is proposing health & safety updates at Cannery Crk Fish Hatchery. It involves removing 2 old fuel tanks, installing 2 new tanks in a new location, removing existing generator shed, & building a new shed at a safer distance from the hatchery.

Location: UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Sec. 28, T. 11 N., R. 11 E., S.M. Cannery Creek is on the east shore of Unakwik Inlet, about half way up the inlet, in the northwest area of Prince William Sound, Alaska.

Description: American Mountain Guides Association has applied for a new special use permit to conduct training for professional ski mountaineering guides in the Eagle Glacier/Crow Pass area and Turnagain Pass in March or April annually on the Glacier District.

Description: The special use authorization for Chugach Electric's distribution lines that cross national forest lands needs to be renewed to continue to authorize the powerline in their present location.

Description: Proposal is to authorize sled dog tours at Turnagain Pass area (west & east side of Sew Hwy). Requesting multi-year permit to operate Nov - July (snow dependent), 200 service days, two 2 mile routes, staging at east & west reststops

Description: Mr. Kjera's access road authorized under special use permit is being jepordized by the shifting Portage Creek and it may become necessary to shift one corner (approximately 100 feet) of road over roughly 20 feet.

Description: Renewal of a multi-year special use permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for continued use & maintenance of the Main Bay Fish Hatchery located in Main Bay, Prince William Sound. Managed by PWS Aquaculture Corp. EIS/ROD 1980. Constructed 1981.

Description: Portage Glacier Cruises (Holland America Princess - Royal Hyway Tours) proposes to remove an existing authorized terminal building & replace with smaller facilities. The changes are due to cost of needed repairs. Construction would start end of May.

Research Special Use Permit Request - Virgina Tech, Dr. James SpotilaCE

- Special use management

In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/15/2012

Expected:12/2012

05/2013

Katherine Van Massenhove907-754-2315kvanmassenhove@fs.fed.us

Description: This request is for completing research to measure erosion rates by glaciers in several locations in the National Forest by collecting rock sampes from various areas, some requiring access by helicopter

Description: Requesting renewal of 5 year permit #GLA518 which expires 12/31/2011. New permit would authorize continued use of an existing gravel road and gate for the purpose of personal and commercial access to private property in Portage Valley.

Description: Plan and implement removal of a 30-foot long culvert in a juvenile fish access channel through the Explorer Pond Dam in Portage Valley, and construct a properly functioning stream channel in its place.

Description: Wild Alpine is requesting an amendment to their existing permit to authorize a new use area Southwest of Turnagain Pass. Current permit authorizes avalanche education classes and other baccountry travel uses in Turnagain Pass & Portage Valley.

Description: Seasonal operation near Bear Creek for exploration work using a small excavator, wash plant, and settling pond system and suction dredging in Bear Creek using a six inch suction dredge. Access will be by ATV on the existing Bear Creek road and trail

Description: The powerline permit for the City of Seward will expire at the end of 2013 and will need to be renewed to continue authorization to allow the right-of-way for the powerlines to cross National Forest Lands.

Description: One year mining plan of operation for exploration of gold seasonally from May to October utilizing a four inch suction dredge in an unnamed creek on the claim. Access will be by road vehicle on the existing mine road at Mile 50 of the Seward Hwy.

Description: The Devils Vegetation Project includes treatments for improvement of vegetation and wildlife habitat, fire protection and prevention, and reduction of hazardous fuels on National Forest System lands near Kenai Lake and Cooper Landing, Alaska.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38120

Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. The project area is within the Quartz Creek watershed and located near Cooper Landing, Alaska near the junction of the Seward and Sterling Highways.

Gem Mining Plan of OperationsEA

- Minerals and Geology

In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/21/2012

Expected:07/2012

07/2012

Michael Johnson907-288-7729mwjohnson@fs.fed.us

Description: Seasonal high-banking along Palmer Creek with a two inch high-banker and use of a seasonal RV camp, ATV for access, and occasional use of a small dozer for reclamation work

Description: Year round suction dredging in Palmer Creek with two (2) six inch suction dredges, high-banking on the bench above Palmer Creek, and use of two temporary tent camps. Access will be by snowmobile or ATV on existing trails.

Description: Removing slate from an existing source near Mile 11.5 of the Hope Hwy using hand tools and mechanized equipment to load and move pallets of slate and for reclamation. Storage of slate on-site may be authorized through a special use permit

Description: Revisit a decision to improve wildlife habitat in the Juneau Creek ara. Aspen stands would be improved using low to moderate intensity prescribed fire to kill some overstory trees and stimulate aspen suckering.

Description: Sale of approximately 40 acres of National Forest System Lands containing the Kenai Lake Work Center East administrative site pursuant to the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005. FAA(3)

Location: UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 25; T4N, R1W; Seward Meridian. Administrative site on the east side of the Seward Highway at approximately milepost 23.

Kenai Lake Work Center East and Seward Residences #1 and #2 Site ConveyanceCE

*NEW LISTING*

- Land ownership management - Facility management

In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/08/2013

Expected:05/2013

08/2013

Robert Stovall814-363-6097rstovall@fs.fed.us

Description: Sale of federally-owned properties located at Kenai Lake Work Center East in Moose Pass, Alaska, and Seward Residences #1 and #2 is Seward, Alaska; pursuant to the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005, as amended.

Description: Seasonal (May - Nov) suction dredging in Martin Creek using (2) four inch and (1) two inch suction dredges. Access will be by ATV and on foot on the Lost Lake trail for approximately one to two trips per month.

Description: Five year mining plan of operation authorizing seasonal (June to October) exploration of old mine tailings using a 12 inch trommel, small bulldozer, excavator and water pump with access by road vehicle on existing mine roads.

Description: This area has been identified in the Cooper Landing Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The proposed action is to thin hardwoods and spruce trees on 263 acres near the Russian River. FAA(3).

Description: Seasonal test hole exploration and production work on up to one acre. Brush and overburden will be removed using a small dozer and gravels will be fed into a trommel using a small excavator. A temporary ATV bridge is also proposed to be constructed.

Description: Seasonal prospecting along Abernathy and Afanasa Creeks using a three inch suction dredge. ATV use for one round trip to haul equipment to the site and one round trip to retrieve equipment in the fall.

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